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The US-Israel-Iran war has entered day 11, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is caught completely in the fog of this war, resulting in the disruption of several flights across the nation. Amid this, many travellers, currently stuck and unable to leave the country, are weighing different options to navigate the current situation.
As the uncertainty in the region grows, Indian businessmen and real estate developers living in the UAE have stepped in to assist the stranded tourists, unknowingly becoming the lifeline for hundreds of people.
Dhiraj Jain, who lives in the UAE, has helped over 200 Indians stranded in Dubai by turning his farmhouse into temporary accommodation, while Yogesh Doshi, Chairman of Al Mizan Group, a Dubai-based real estate developer, has opened all 64 apartments in his residential building to Indians.
We take a look.
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Dhiraj Jain is a businessman living in the UAE, and reportedly hails from Merta city in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan. He has been working in the real estate sector in the UAE for the last 11 years.
Jain has stepped in to help Indians stranded in the Gulf region amid rising tensions in West Asia. He has assisted over 200 Indians who were suddenly stranded after their flights were cancelled amid the Iran war.
Yogesh Doshi is the Chairman of Al Mizan Group, which is a Dubai-based real estate developer,
NDTV reported. According to the group's LinkedIn profile, Al Mizan Group's vision is to contribute positively to the development and progress of Dubai.
Doshi has opened his entire residential building of 64 apartments to assist Indians who are currently stranded in the city.
As the situation escalated and panic rose among the people, Jain decided to open his 11-room farmhouse in Ajman, a few kilometres from Dubai.
Mattresses were laid out across halls and tents, and portable toilets were brought in. Meals were prepared in large quantities. 2,000kg of flour, 1,500kg of rice, 800 litres of cooking oil, 500kg of sugar, 300kg of lentils, 200kg of pickles, 100kg of coffee, and 50kg of turmeric were brought in by Jain and his helpers, reported
Times of India (TOI).
Almost every corner of the property was used to ensure people’s comfort and safety. The farmhouse was transformed into a lively refuge for around 300 people for nearly a week.
Jain's wife, Mamta, along with their children, Jainam and Jivika, also helped organise activities to keep people's spirits high. In the mornings, a yoga session was set up. Games like musical chairs and badminton kept people engaged during the day. All possible facilities were extended to the stranded tourists to ease their difficulties.
Medical check-ups were also arranged, as stress and anxiety were high among visitors, ranging from children barely a year old to seniors over 70. While he and his family were at the centre of coordination, other volunteers and community groups also made efforts.
The national vice president of the India People's Forum, Shilpa Nair, reportedly coordinated with the Indian consulate to direct stranded passengers to Jain’s farmhouse.
"I felt at peace being among people rather than isolated in a hotel," said Seema Oza, visiting from Mumbai. Anil Kumar from Uttar Pradesh described his experience as “feeling like family,” despite the external turmoil, the media outlet reported.
Jain's act of kindness caught the attention of the famous Indian industrialist, Anand Mahindra. Taking to his X handle, he thanked the Indian businessman, saying, "When recent flight disruptions left several Indian families stranded in Dubai, Dhiraj Jain opened the doors of his farmhouse and welcomed them in. A wonderful reminder that the Indian ethos of “Atithi Devo Bhava” should travel with us wherever we go."
Adding, "Sometimes all it takes is one person opening a door…to restore people’s faith in each other. Salute to you, Dhiraj." Jain's decision to help stranded tourists became Mahindra’s ‘Monday motivation.'
Yogesh Doshi opened his entire residential building, comprising 64 apartments, to stranded Indians in the city, offering free accommodation with basic amenities, including food.
Doshi stated that the initiative was carried out in collaboration with the Indian People’s Forum UAE and the Consulate General of India in Dubai. It has provided temporary shelter to over 125 Indians, including families with children, so far during this challenging period.
Stranded Indians Mohit Vachhani, along with Riya Makadia, Paras Bhalodia and Grishma Bhalodia, hailed Doshi's effort, "We were in a very difficult situation. Our hotel stay had ended, and we had to leave, but there were no clear travel options. At that moment, we were told about this accommodation, and it was a huge relief for us,"
NDTV reported.
According to them, the facility accorded them a safe place to stay during uncertain times.
Tensions across West Asia have intensified, and over 1200 people have been killed in Iran following the start of US-Israeli attacks on February 28, 2026.
Amid the rising escalation, US President Donald Trump asserted that he expects the war with Iran to end “very soon,” praising US-Israel operations as among the most complex military strikes ever carried out.
Following Trump's remark, Oil prices, which had surged more than 25 per cent earlier in the day to their highest levels since mid-2022 amid supply cuts and fears of shipping disruptions, stabilised subsequently.
Meanwhile, Turkey claimed that a ballistic missile launched from Iran was intercepted in its airspace by North Atlantic Treaty Organisation defence systems, marking the second such incident in five days.
In the UAE, authorities detected 15 ballistic missiles, destroying 12 while three fell into the sea. The UAE also intercepted 17 of 18 drones, with one crashing inside its territory, according to reports.
With inputs from agencies
As the uncertainty in the region grows, Indian businessmen and real estate developers living in the UAE have stepped in to assist the stranded tourists, unknowingly becoming the lifeline for hundreds of people.
Dhiraj Jain, who lives in the UAE, has helped over 200 Indians stranded in Dubai by turning his farmhouse into temporary accommodation, while Yogesh Doshi, Chairman of Al Mizan Group, a Dubai-based real estate developer, has opened all 64 apartments in his residential building to Indians.
We take a look.
Catch the latest about the US-Israel-Iran war here
Who are Dhiraj Jain and Yogesh Doshi helping stranded Indians?
Dhiraj Jain is a businessman living in the UAE, and reportedly hails from Merta city in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan. He has been working in the real estate sector in the UAE for the last 11 years.
Jain has stepped in to help Indians stranded in the Gulf region amid rising tensions in West Asia. He has assisted over 200 Indians who were suddenly stranded after their flights were cancelled amid the Iran war.
Yogesh Doshi is the Chairman of Al Mizan Group, which is a Dubai-based real estate developer,
Doshi has opened his entire residential building of 64 apartments to assist Indians who are currently stranded in the city.
How Jain sheltered Indians in war-hit Dubai?
As the situation escalated and panic rose among the people, Jain decided to open his 11-room farmhouse in Ajman, a few kilometres from Dubai.
Mattresses were laid out across halls and tents, and portable toilets were brought in. Meals were prepared in large quantities. 2,000kg of flour, 1,500kg of rice, 800 litres of cooking oil, 500kg of sugar, 300kg of lentils, 200kg of pickles, 100kg of coffee, and 50kg of turmeric were brought in by Jain and his helpers, reported
Almost every corner of the property was used to ensure people’s comfort and safety. The farmhouse was transformed into a lively refuge for around 300 people for nearly a week.
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Jain's wife, Mamta, along with their children, Jainam and Jivika, also helped organise activities to keep people's spirits high. In the mornings, a yoga session was set up. Games like musical chairs and badminton kept people engaged during the day. All possible facilities were extended to the stranded tourists to ease their difficulties.
Medical check-ups were also arranged, as stress and anxiety were high among visitors, ranging from children barely a year old to seniors over 70. While he and his family were at the centre of coordination, other volunteers and community groups also made efforts.
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The national vice president of the India People's Forum, Shilpa Nair, reportedly coordinated with the Indian consulate to direct stranded passengers to Jain’s farmhouse.
"I felt at peace being among people rather than isolated in a hotel," said Seema Oza, visiting from Mumbai. Anil Kumar from Uttar Pradesh described his experience as “feeling like family,” despite the external turmoil, the media outlet reported.
“Atithi Devo Bhava”
Jain's act of kindness caught the attention of the famous Indian industrialist, Anand Mahindra. Taking to his X handle, he thanked the Indian businessman, saying, "When recent flight disruptions left several Indian families stranded in Dubai, Dhiraj Jain opened the doors of his farmhouse and welcomed them in. A wonderful reminder that the Indian ethos of “Atithi Devo Bhava” should travel with us wherever we go."
When recent flight disruptions left several Indian families stranded in Dubai, Dhiraj Jain opened the doors of his farmhouse and welcomed them in.
A wonderful reminder that the Indian ethos of “Atithi Devo Bhava” should travel with us wherever we go.
Sometimes all it takes is… pic.twitter.com/QNUC4PUBg1
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) March 9, 2026
Adding, "Sometimes all it takes is one person opening a door…to restore people’s faith in each other. Salute to you, Dhiraj." Jain's decision to help stranded tourists became Mahindra’s ‘Monday motivation.'
How did Doshi help stuck Indians amid the crisis?
Yogesh Doshi opened his entire residential building, comprising 64 apartments, to stranded Indians in the city, offering free accommodation with basic amenities, including food.
Doshi stated that the initiative was carried out in collaboration with the Indian People’s Forum UAE and the Consulate General of India in Dubai. It has provided temporary shelter to over 125 Indians, including families with children, so far during this challenging period.
Stranded Indians Mohit Vachhani, along with Riya Makadia, Paras Bhalodia and Grishma Bhalodia, hailed Doshi's effort, "We were in a very difficult situation. Our hotel stay had ended, and we had to leave, but there were no clear travel options. At that moment, we were told about this accommodation, and it was a huge relief for us,"
According to them, the facility accorded them a safe place to stay during uncertain times.
What's the latest in the US-Israel-Iran war?
Tensions across West Asia have intensified, and over 1200 people have been killed in Iran following the start of US-Israeli attacks on February 28, 2026.
Amid the rising escalation, US President Donald Trump asserted that he expects the war with Iran to end “very soon,” praising US-Israel operations as among the most complex military strikes ever carried out.
Following Trump's remark, Oil prices, which had surged more than 25 per cent earlier in the day to their highest levels since mid-2022 amid supply cuts and fears of shipping disruptions, stabilised subsequently.
Meanwhile, Turkey claimed that a ballistic missile launched from Iran was intercepted in its airspace by North Atlantic Treaty Organisation defence systems, marking the second such incident in five days.
In the UAE, authorities detected 15 ballistic missiles, destroying 12 while three fell into the sea. The UAE also intercepted 17 of 18 drones, with one crashing inside its territory, according to reports.
With inputs from agencies
